Diffuse phlegmonous phlebitis after endovenous laser treatment of the greater saphenous vein Karin M. Dunst, MD, Georg M. Huemer, MD, Wolfgang Wayand, MD, Andreas Shamiyeh, MD Journal of Vascular Surgery Volume 43, Issue 5, Pages 1056-1058 (May 2006) DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2006.01.030 Copyright © 2006 The Society for Vascular Surgery Terms and Conditions
Fig 1 A, Painful swelling of the leg, with spontaneous rupture of blisters and signs of diffuse infection, 6 days after endovenous laser treatment. B, On digital compression, pus could be expressed from previous stab incisions. C, Five incisions were necessary for radical débridement. Silicon tubes were generously placed for sufficient drainage. Journal of Vascular Surgery 2006 43, 1056-1058DOI: (10.1016/j.jvs.2006.01.030) Copyright © 2006 The Society for Vascular Surgery Terms and Conditions
Fig 2 Appearance of the leg at 1-year follow-up. All incisions were completely closed and there was no recurrence of venous insufficiency. Journal of Vascular Surgery 2006 43, 1056-1058DOI: (10.1016/j.jvs.2006.01.030) Copyright © 2006 The Society for Vascular Surgery Terms and Conditions